So we’ve all heard of the rising trend of 3D printing, especially in fashion. As such, there should be no surprise when fashion shows that are purely dedicated to this trend start popping up.

In a collaboration between a 3D printing company, Materialise, based in Belgium, and Malaysian fashion designer Melinda Looi, Asia’s first 3D fashion show was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the theme of ‘Birds’.

The making of this collection required a team of six to eight people: three 3D modelers, two engineers and Looi’s own design team. Each piece took months to design, and were printed at Materialise’s headquarters in Belgium. The result? A beautiful colllection of ethereal articles of clothing and accessories.

From Looi’s thoughts on this endeavor:

This project was challenging because it involved coordinating efforts and technical expertise. On the other hand, it was also great fun to be able to work with such an innovative technology…The collaborative effort involving people from different fields and backgrounds truly reminded me that exciting and beautiful things happen when art and technology meet! It is truly a great honour to be the first Asian fashion designer to design a collection using AM technology.

For those who are curious about the process, Materialise produced a video that gave an overview of the whole process:

S0, our dear readers, what think you about this event? Do you think the trend of 3D fashion shows will be rising as the time goes? Let us know @FASHIONOTES!